The trade deadline in 2017 is active once again for the Dodgers, at least in terms of rumors, as the latest has the Dodgers in on everybody and making a big splash but also not willing to do anything and at risk of getting nothing.

Love it.

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A couple days ago, Jon Paul Morosi of MLB.com relayed that the Dodgers were confident of landing one of the three big starters on the market.

That is ridiculous and the Dodgers were right to not match it. Still, Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports heard similar to Morosi on Darvish in terms of the Dodgers preferring him but also against surrendering top guys.

The Dodgers’ preferred pitching target remains Yu Darvish, according to sources — though word is they aren’t likely to surrender their very top prospects in any deal. Sonny Gray appears to be more of a fallback candidate for L.A., according to people with ties to the Dodgers.

One report suggests the Rangers might want “at least” two of L.A.’s top four prospects –including also Yadier Alvarez and Willie Calhoun in that mix — but others characterize that as “crazy.”

Anyway, despite the apparent confidence of the Dodgers, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com heard that they’re going bargain hunting and that impacts their chances on Darvish.

Source: Dodgers are "bargain hunting" and appear unwilling to part with any top prospects. Would certainly impact their chances at Darvish.

While the Miami Marlins still have low-paid pitcher Dan Straily on the trade market, the word is the price is enormous. It’s a “Sonny Gray-type price,” said a rival executive with a National League team.

An odd choice since in 17 starts and 76.2 innings, he has a 5.99 ERA, 4.91 FIP, and 5.59 DRA. However, if moved to the bullpen, he could potentially be a cheap option to be an impact reliever. Against lefties this season, Liriano has struck out 26.7% of them and walked just 1.7%, good for a 2.26 FIP.

Not saying they should do that, just saying it would be interesting as an alternative to giving up top prospects.